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Lifestyle, Sport & LeisureJune 2024Round our way
Sam Hanna's visual legacy
by Heather Nicholson
Sam Hanna (1903-96), a pioneering filmmaker from Burnley, Lancashire, was dubbed the 'Lowry of filmmaking' by BBC broadcaster Brian Redhead in the 1980s. The well-meant label stuck, even though it misses the variety of Hanna's remarkable output. Hanna's intimate glimpses into the lives of strangers enable us to imagine the possible stories that lie behind the images. Away from mid-century exponents of documentary filmmaking and photography, Hanna shows us humanity and a microcosm of a world in change, where his subjects are caught up in issues far beyond their grasp that we, as onlookers years later, encounter and see afresh. Written and curated by historian Heather Norris Nicholson, Round our way combines stills, essays and archive photography to document Hanna's unique visual record on film, particularly in northern England, but also further afield, during decades of profound change.
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Science & MathematicsDecember 2021Broom and Fraser's Domestic Animal Behaviour and Welfare
by Donald Broom
Completely updated and revised, and synthesizing the recent explosion in animal welfare literature, the sixth edition of this best-selling textbook continues to provide a thorough overview of behaviour and welfare of companion and farm animals, including fish. The introductory section has been completely revised, with all following chapters updated, redesigned and improved to reflect our changing understanding. This edition includes: - New and revised chapters on climate change and sustainability, ethics, and philosophy to ensure that the book provides the latest information in a changing world; - New information on human interactions with other animal species, big data, modern technologies, brain function, emotions and behaviour; - Solutions and advice for common abnormal behaviours. Written by a world-leading expert and key opinion leader in animal behaviour and welfare, this text provides a highly accessible guide to the subject. It is an essential foundation for any veterinary, animal science, animal behaviour or welfare-focused undergraduate or graduate course.
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August 2022Die Schule am wilden Drachenwald
by Heather Fawcett, Simona M. Ceccarelli, Maren Illinger
Heather Fawcetts "Die Schule am wilden Drachenwald" entführt Leser*innen ab 10 Jahren in die faszinierende Welt von Autumn Malog, die als Monsterhüterin an der magischen Zauberschule Ingelnook arbeitet. Während Autumn sich nach einem Platz als Schülerin sehnt, wird ihr Leben auf den Kopf gestellt, als ihr Zwillingsbruder Winter spurlos verschwindet. Entgegen den Gerüchten um den gefürchteten Schattendrachen glaubt Autumn, dass ihr Bruder noch am Leben ist. Ihre Suche nach Antworten führt sie zu einer unerwarteten Allianz mit dem talentierten Zauberschüler Cai Morrigan. Gemeinsam enthüllen sie dunkle Geheimnisse und stellen sich dem schrecklichen Schattendrachen. Fawcett kreiert eine Welt voller Magie, Mysterien und unerwarteter Wendungen, die junge Leserinnen in ihren Bann zieht. Dieses Abenteuer besticht durch liebenswerte Charaktere, Humor und eine packende Handlung, die zeigt, wie Mut, Freundschaft und Entschlossenheit die dunkelsten Herausforderungen überwinden können. Einzigartige Fantasy-Welt: Tauche ein in eine fesselnde Welt voller Magie, geheimnisvoller Monster und mutiger Helden. Spannende Handlung: Ein packendes Abenteuer mit überraschenden Wendungen hält Leser*innen bis zur letzten Seite in Atem. Starke Charakterentwicklung: Die tiefgründigen und sympathischen Charaktere wachsen mit ihren Herausforderungen und inspirieren junge Leser*innen. Themen, die bewegen: Die Geschichte thematisiert wichtige Werte wie Freundschaft, Mut und die Bedeutung von Familie, eingebettet in ein magisches Abenteuer. Internationale Begeisterung: Heather Fawcett, als „Rising Star“ international gefeiert, bietet mit diesem Buch ein weiteres Meisterwerk ihrer fantasievollen Schreibkunst.
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July 2021Noa und die Sprache der Geister
by Heather Fawcett, Martina Hoffmann, Maren Illinger
Begleite Noa und ihre Geschwister Julian und Maite auf eine unvergessliche Reise durch die magischen Meere von Astra, einer wandernden Zauberinsel voller Geheimnisse und alter Magie. In "Noa und die Sprache der Geister" entführt uns Heather Fawcett in eine Welt, in der Magie noch atmet und Abenteuer hinter jeder Welle lauert. Nachdem ihre Familie von der Macht vertrieben wurde, sucht Julian nach einem Weg, seinen Thron zurückzuerobern und stößt dabei auf eine vergessene Magie, die ihn jedoch in Gefahr bringt, von Dunkelheit verzehrt zu werden. Währenddessen entdeckt Noa, dass nicht ihr Bruder, sondern sie selbst die wahre Macht besitzt, den Zauber zu sprechen. Zwischen Piratenangriffen, der Begegnung mit Geistern und der Flucht vor dunklen Magiern müssen die Geschwister entscheiden, wie weit sie für die Familie und die Wahrheit gehen würden. Gelistet bei Antolin. Fesselnde Fantasy-Handlung: Eine mitreißende Geschichte voller Abenteuer, dunkler Magie und der unerschütterlichen Kraft der Familie. Starke weibliche Protagonistin: Noa, eine Heldin, die mit Mut, Intelligenz und einem tiefen Verständnis für Magie glänzt. Reichhaltige, magische Welt: Entdecke die wandernden Inseln von Astra, bevölkert von Drachen, Ottern, Geistern und Piraten. Themen von Diversität und Identität: Das Buch greift aktuelle Themen auf und verwebt sie geschickt in eine Welt, in der jeder seinen Platz finden kann. Für Fans von Cornelia Funke und Nevermoor: Ein Muss für Liebhaber von tiefgründigen Fantasy-Welten und charismatischen Charakteren. Illustrationen, die zum Träumen einladen: Begleitet von den zauberhaften Vignetten von Martina Hoffmann, die der Geschichte zusätzliche Tiefe verleihen. Lehrreiche Aspekte: Neben der Unterhaltung bietet das Buch wertvolle Einblicke in die Bedeutung von Geschwisterliebe und den Mut, das Richtige zu tun. Perfektes Geschenk: Ob für Mädchen ab 10 Jahren, die starke Heldinnen und fantastische Abenteuer lieben, oder als spannende Lektüre für die ganze Familie. Entdecke weitere Fantasy-Abenteuer von Heather Fawcett: Ember Drachentochter Die Schule am wilden Drachenwald Fuchs und Feuer
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August 2020Stell dir vor, es ist Krieg und keiner geht hin
15 wahre Geschichten gegen Krieg, Gewalt und Machtmissbrauch
by Heather Camlot, Serge Bloch, Cornelia Funke, Fabienne Pfeiffer
In "Stell dir vor, es ist Krieg und keiner geht hin" nimmt uns Heather Camlot mit auf eine inspirierende Reise durch 15 wahre Geschichten von Menschen, die sich auf mutige und kreative Weise gegen Krieg und Gewalt gestellt haben. Von Soldaten, die sich weigern, Waffen zu tragen, bis hin zu Kampfpiloten, die Blumensamen statt Bomben abwerfen – dieses Buch ist eine Hommage an die Kraft der Fantasie und den unerschütterlichen Glauben an den Frieden. Illustriert mit Humor und Tiefe, bietet es jungen Leser*innen und ihren Familien eine neue Perspektive auf die Möglichkeiten, Konflikte ohne Gewalt zu lösen und die Welt gemeinsam zu einem besseren Ort zu machen. Heather Camlots 'Stell dir vor, es ist Krieg und keiner geht hin' ist mehr als nur ein Buch – es ist ein Aufruf, zu träumen, zu hinterfragen und aktiv zu werden. Es beweist, dass Fantasie und Mut mächtige Werkzeuge im Kampf gegen Krieg und Ungerechtigkeit sind. Einzigartiger Ansatz gegen Krieg: Das Buch präsentiert außergewöhnliche wahre Geschichten, die zeigen, wie Einzelpersonen und Gruppen auf innovative Weisen gegen Krieg und für den Frieden eintreten. Förderung von Toleranz und Vielfalt: Durch die Erzählungen verschiedener Kulturen und Hintergründe fördert das Buch Verständnis und Respekt für die Vielfalt der menschlichen Erfahrung. Inspiriert zu aktivem Engagement: Junge Leser*innen werden ermutigt, über ihre eigene Rolle in der Gesellschaft nachzudenken und sich aktiv für Frieden und Gerechtigkeit einzusetzen. Unterstützt kritisches Denken: Mit Fragen und Herausforderungen regt "Stell dir vor, es ist Krieg und keiner geht hin" dazu an, gängige Annahmen zu hinterfragen und eigene Standpunkte zu entwickeln. Wertvolles Bildungsmaterial: Ideal als Schullektüre und für Bildungsprojekte, bietet es tiefe Einblicke in ethische Fragen und die Bedeutung von Zivilcourage. Motivierend und Hoffnung gebend: Das Buch macht Mut und zeigt, dass jeder Mensch, unabhängig von Alter oder Hintergrund, einen Unterschied machen kann. Berührend und humorvoll illustriert: Die Illustrationen ergänzen die Texte perfekt und machen die Lektüre zu einem visuell ansprechenden Erlebnis. Perfektes Geschenk: Ein inspirierendes Geschenkbuch für junge Menschen, die sich für Frieden, Gerechtigkeit und eine bessere Welt interessieren.
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April 2022Stell dir vor, es ist Krieg und keiner geht hin
15 wahre Geschichten gegen Krieg, Gewalt und Machtmissbrauch
by Heather Camlot, Marie Bierstedt, Richard Barenberg, Oliver Erwin Schönfeld, Christiane Marx, Fabienne Pfeiffer, Cornelia Funke
"Imagine all the people living life in peace": Stell dir vor, Soldaten würden sich weigern, Waffen zu tragen, oder Kampfpiloten würden Blumensamen statt Bomben abwerfen? Stell dir vor, Musik hätte die Macht, den demokratischen Gedanken weiterzutragen? Unmöglich, denkst du? Auf keinen Fall. All diese Ideen sind von Menschen in die Tat umgesetzt worden – als Zeichen gegen Gewalt, Krieg und totalitäre Machtverhältnisse. Heather Camlot hat 15 Geschichten über wahre Begebenheiten zusammengetragen, in denen sich Menschen der Gewalt und dem Krieg widersetzt haben. Geschichten, die zeigen, dass jeder von uns einen Unterschied machen kann.
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January 2023Dog King Dahei
by Mu Ling
The big black dog born from a female hound and a wild wolf is regarded by the mountain people as a sinful breed. In order for it to gain the power to survive, its owner has always suppressed its wolf nature. But the "wolfishness" has made him an excellent hunting dog. Rabies became an epidemic among domestic dogs, and overnight, they were treated as vermin. Dahei, who was loved by his master, escaped into the mountains and made friends with several other "lost dogs". Hunger drives them to hunt and join forces with herding dogs to fight wolves.
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Business, Economics & LawSeptember 2020Tourism and Gender-based Violence
Challenging Inequalities
by Paola Vizcaino-Suárez, Heather Jeffrey, Claudia Eger
Gender-based violence (GBV) in travel and tourism is embedded within wider social structures of gender inequalities and discrimination. Even though it is pertinent to study GBV in all its forms, this book focuses on the multiple and interconnected manifestations of violence that women/girls encounter in tourism consumption and production (physical, sexual, emotional or socio-economic), while seeking to open the debate on violence against sexual minorities (LGBT) and discussing men/boys as victims and perpetrators of GBV. By engaging in a critical exploration of the theoretical landscape of GBV and case studies on GBV and sexual harassment, the book adopts a multidisciplinary perspective drawing on feminist, intersectional and post-colonial frameworks, bringing together contributions from academics and practitioners across the globe.
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Humanities & Social SciencesNovember 2010Martial races
The military, race and masculinity in British imperial culture, 1857–1914
by Heather Streets, Andrew Thompson, John Mackenzie
This book explores how and why Scottish Highlanders, Punjabi Sikhs, and Nepalese Gurkhas became identified as the British Empire's fiercest, most manly soldiers in nineteenth century discourse. As 'martial races' these men were believed to possess a biological or cultural disposition to the racial and masculine qualities necessary for the arts of war. Because of this, they were used as icons to promote recruitment in British and Indian armies - a phenomenon with important social and political effects in India, in Britain, and in the armies of the Empire. Martial races bridges regional studies of South Asia and Britain while straddling the fields of racial theory, masculinity, imperialism, identity politics, and military studies. It challenges the marginalisation of the British Army in histories of Victorian popular culture, and demonstrates the army's enduring impact on the regional cultures of the Highlands, the Punjab and Nepal. This unique study will make fascinating reading for higher level students and experts in imperial history, military history and gender history. ;
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The ArtsMarch 2001Contemporary Korean cinema
Culture, identity and politics
by Hyangjin Lee, Mary Norris
The first in-depth, comprehensive study of Korean cinema offering original insight into the relationships between ideology and the art of cinema from East Asian perspectives. Combines issues of contemporary Korean culture and cinematic representation of the society and people in both North and South Korea. Covers the introduction of motion pictures in 1903, Korean cinema during the Japanese colonial period (1910-45) and the development of North and South Korean cinema up to the 1990s. Introduces the works of Korea's major directors, and analyses the Korean film industry in terms of film production, distribution and reception. Based on this historical analysis, the study investigates ideological constructs in seventeen films, eight from North Korea and nine from South Korea. ;
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Humanities & Social SciencesMarch 2017The Arctic in the British imagination 1818–1914
by Andrew Thompson, John M. MacKenzie, Rob David
The Arctic region has been the subject of much popular writing. This book considers nineteenth-century representations of the Arctic, and draws upon an extensive range of evidence that will allow the 'widest connections' to emerge from a 'cross-disciplinary analysis' using different methodologies and subject matter. It positions the Arctic alongside more thoroughly investigated theatres of Victorian enterprise. In the nineteenth century, most images were in the form of paintings, travel narratives, lectures given by the explorers themselves and photographs. The book explores key themes in Arctic images which impacted on subsequent representations through text, painting and photography. For much of the nineteenth century, national and regional geographical societies promoted exploration, and rewarded heroic endeavor. The book discusses images of the Arctic which originated in the activities of the geographical societies. The Times provided very low-key reporting of Arctic expeditions, as evidenced by its coverage of the missions of Sir John Franklin and James Clark Ross. However, the illustrated weekly became one of the main sources of popular representations of the Arctic. The book looks at the exhibitions of Arctic peoples, Arctic exploration and Arctic fauna in Britain. Late nineteenth-century exhibitions which featured the Arctic were essentially nostalgic in tone. The Golliwogg's Polar Adventures, published in 1900, drew on adult representations of the Arctic and will have confirmed and reinforced children's perceptions of the region. Text books, board games and novels helped to keep the subject alive among the young.
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Humanities & Social SciencesMarch 2017Martial races
The military, race and masculinity in British imperial culture, 1857–1914
by Heather Streets
This book explores how and why Scottish Highlanders, Punjabi Sikhs, and Nepalese Gurkhas became identified as the British Empire's fiercest, most manly soldiers in nineteenth century discourse. As 'martial races' these men were believed to possess a biological or cultural disposition to the racial and masculine qualities necessary for the arts of war. Because of this, they were used as icons to promote recruitment in British and Indian armies - a phenomenon with important social and political effects in India, in Britain, and in the armies of the Empire. Martial Races bridges regional studies of South Asia and Britain while straddling the fields of racial theory, masculinity, imperialism, identity politics, and military studies. Of particular importance is the way it exposes the historical instability of racial categories based on colour and its insistence that historically specific ideologies of masculinity helped form the logic of imperial defence, thus wedding gender theory with military studies in unique ways. Moreover, Martial Races challenges the marginalisation of the British Army in histories of Victorian popular culture, and demonstrates the army's enduring impact on the regional cultures of the Highlands, the Punjab and Nepal. This unique study will make fascinating reading for higher level students and experts in imperial history, military history and gender history.
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December 2021A Tale of a Man, a Worm and a Snail
The Schistosomiasis Control Initiative
by Alan Fenwick, Wendie Norris, Becky McCall
Schistosomiasis is Africa's second most prevalent infectious disease, but in many high-risk areas the Schistosomiasis Control Initiative (SCI) has helped achieve up to a 75% reduction in its prevalence. Exploring the work and experiences involved in forming, establishing and managing a health intervention such as the SCI, this book divulges important lessons for anyone looking to replicate its success. Widely recognised as a cost-effective and successful intervention, its knock-on effects include improving overall physical health, school attendance and future prospects. Evaluating the SCI's development, implementation and results through an engaging personal story and written in an approachable style, this book covers: - Key strategic challenges faced and how the SCI overcame them to achieve and maintain low infection rates; - Methods used for raising funding for control and drug donations; - Mobilisation and mechanics of partnerships to facilitate supply and access to drugs; - Nature of working relationships and implementation across Africa; - Ways in which schistosomiasis control can be integrated into, and serve as a model for, other Neglected Tropical Disease programmes (NTD). Written from Professor Alan Fenwick's unique perspective as Director of the SCI, The Schistosomiasis Control Initiative is an essential resource for researchers, policymakers, health professionals and students in the fields of NTD control and global health.
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Business, Economics & LawMay 2017Mass Tourism in a Small World
by David Harrison, Richard Sharpley, Hazel Andrews, Julio Aramberri, Gregory Ashworth, Raoul Bianchi, Sue Bleasdale, Kelly Bricker, Jim Butcher, Erik Cohen, David T. Duvall, Martin Farr, John Heeley, Andrew Holden, Stanislav Ivanov, Heather Jeffrey, Gabriele Manella, Chris Ryan, Asterio Savelli, Hongdi Shen, John E Tunbridge, David Weaver, Paul F Wilkinson
This new book reviews all aspects of the phenomenon of mass tourism. It covers theoretical perspectives (including political economy, ethics, sustainability and environmentalism), the historical context, and the current challenges to domestic, intra-regional and international mass tourism. As tourism and tourist numbers continue to grow around the world, it becomes increasingly important that this subject is studied in depth and best practice applied in real-life situations. This book: - Is the first to address a range of theoretical issues relating to mass tourism; - Uses a wide selection of case studies to translate theory into practice, covering the historical rise and fall of UK seaside resorts, the increase in Chinese tourism, conflict between different mass tourism groups, destination transformation from mass to niche tourism, and specific problems facing cruise ships; - Is written by a range of international, established authors to give a global perspective on the subject. Finishing with a speculative chapter identifying potential future trends and challenges, this book forms an essential resource for all researchers and students within tourism studies. ; Section 1: Introduction1: Introduction: Mass Tourism in a Small WorldSection 2: Theoretical Approaches to Mass Tourism2: Mass Tourism Does Not Need Defending3: The Morality of Mass Tourism4: The Political Economy of Mass Tourism and its Contradictions5: A Theoretical Approach to Mass Tourism in Italy6: Sustainability and Mass Tourism: A Contradiction in Terms?7: Mass Tourism and the Environment: Issues and DilemmasSection 3: Historical Studies of Tourism Development8: The Dynamics of Tourism Development in Britain: The Profit Motive and that ‘Curious’ Alliance of Private Capital and the Local State9: From Holiday Camps to the All-inclusive: the ‘Butlinization’ of Tourism10: Decline Beside the Seaside: British Seaside Resorts and Declinism11: Mass Tourism and the US National Park Service System12: Transport and Tourism: The Perpetual LinkSection 4: Case Studies in Modern Mass Tourism13: Mass Tourism and China14: Mass Tourism in Thailand: The Chinese and Russians15: Mass Tourism in Bulgaria: The Force Awakens16: Mass Tourism in Mallorca: Examples from Calivià17: Tunisia: Mass Tourism in Crisis?18: From Blue to Grey? Malta’s Quest from Mass Beach to Niche Heritage Tourism19: Cruise Ship Tourism in the Caribbean: The Mess of Mass TourismSection 5: The Future20: Conclusion: Mass Tourism in the Future
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July 2017Hei Wa
by Mu Ling
A fine collection of science fiction by children’s literature writer Mu Ling. Mu Ling’s science fictions pursue a scientific basis of “organic imagination”, has a positive outlook and good spirit of seeking truth. This series collects Mu Ling’s three masterpieces full of fantasy and humanistic concern: Dream Machine, Hei Wa, Yu Wang Bei Mi, which are rare sci-fi theme in children’s literature works of China. This series will lead children step by step to “hard science fiction” which is full of intellectual challenges through “light science fiction” and “soft science fiction”.
